sagacious

/suh-GAY-shus/adjective

having keen judgment; wise

A sagacious editor spiked the story until it was proven.
Synonyms
wise, shrewd, sage
Antonyms
foolish, unwise
Memory hook
sagax (keen-scented): wisdom that smells trouble early.

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